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Trump nominates Dr Casey Means, influencer close to RFK Jr, for surgeon general
President taps wellness influencer after withdrawing initial pick, former Fox News contributor Janette NesheiwatDonald Trump has tapped Dr Casey Means, a wellness influencer with close ties to Robert F Kennedy Jr, the US health secretary, as nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post.The US president said in a social media post on Wednesday that Means has โimpeccable...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:
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Ethereum Pectra upgrade adds new features โ How long before ETH price reacts?
Key takeaways:Reclaiming the $2,200 level remains the first price challenge for ETH.ETH price could recover if the Pectra upgrade leads to a surge in DApp and Ethereum network activity.Ethereum successfully implemented a key network upgrade on May 7, but Ether (ETH) price and its derivatives metrics showed little response to the upgrade. The lackluster response surprised traders and led analysts to question whether ETH...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Coinbase Releases Treasure Trove of SEC Docs on Ethereum, XRP and More
"We would like to request that the SEC file an amicus in support of the argument that Ether is a security," the NY attorney general's office wrote.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:The DEA abandons bodycams after only four years
"We welcome the addition of body-worn cameras and appreciate the enhanced transparency and assurance they provide," a then-DEA official wrote in a 2021 press release. So much for that. ProPublica published an investigative report on Tuesday that details how the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) under the Trump administration has abandoned its bodycam program. The DEA announced the change internally through an...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Coinbase's SEC Documents Reveal NY Attorney General Wanted ETH Declared Security
On the U.S. exchange's online site for the documents obtained by Freedom of Information Act requests, it's illuminating some internal SEC discussions.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Ethical super fund says QBE โnot joining the dotsโ between fossil fuel projects and rising premiums
Australian Ethical, which holds $56m worth of QBE shares, calls on insurer to overhaul its policies which allow it to underwrite oil and gas projects without restriction before AGMAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Mortonโs free Clear Air newsletter hereAn ethical super fund is...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:SocialFi has failed to take off โ Here's what needs to change
Opinion by: Anurag Arjun, co-founder of AvailOn paper, SocialFi is a no-brainer. It promises to shift the balance of power in social media โ giving people control over how their content and personal data are used and monetized. It even offers users a stake in the $200+ billion social media advertising market, a pie currently devoured almost entirely by giants like Meta.And yet, SocialFi platforms today feel more like...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Safeheron introduces open-source Intel SGX TEE framework for Web3 security
Safeheron, a digital asset infrastructure provider based in Singapore, has introduced an open-source Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) framework. This solution could bolster security and privacy for Web3 in sectors like decentralized finance (DeFi), payment services, and decentralized autonomous organizations.The TEE framework is the first built upon the native Intel SGX SDK and developed using modern C++, a...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:The best iPad for 2025: How to pick the best Apple tablet for you
Weโve long considered Appleโs iPads to be the best tablets on the market, but determining exactly which model you should buy isnโt always straightforward. Do you just want a big screen for streaming and web browsing? Do you want to use it like a pseudo-laptop? Do you care about Apple Intelligence at all? If youโre not sure, allow us to help. Weโve tested every iPad available today and broken down which ones should best...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:US and China to hold tariff talks in Switzerland this weekend, treasury chief says โ live
Scott Bessent admits tariff war 'isnโt sustainableโ and says he will meet Chinese counterparts on Saturday and SundayA group of US senators wants Congressโ watchdog agency to investigate whether controls on humanitarian aid deliveries by Israel and other foreign governments violate US law, according to a letter seen by Reuters.The six senators โ Chris Van Hollen, Dick Durbin, Jeff Merkley, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Destiny 2 will get a Star Wars expansion this December
Bungie laid out its plans for the next year of Destiny 2 content, and the back half of 2025 could be particularly exciting for Star Wars fans. The studio teased an expansion titled Renegades that draws inspiration from the sci-fi universe. Destiny has always featured classic space opera themes about battles between the light and the darkness, so maybe it was inevitable that the game would one day pay homage to Star...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin could rally regardless of what the Federal Reserve FOMC decides this week: Hereโs why
Key Takeaways:The Fed may pause rates but inject liquidity. Crypto could rally as a recession hedge.The weak US dollar and gold rally signal a shift to scarce assets.The US Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest rate decision on May 7 will be a defining moment for risk-on assets, including cryptocurrencies. While the consensus points to no change in interest rates, Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins could see...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:OpenAIโs new for-profit plan leaves many unanswered questions
OpenAI has abandoned its controversial restructuring plan. In a dramatic reversal, the company said Monday it would no longer try to separate control of its for-profit arm from the non-profit board that currently oversees operations. "We made the decision for the nonprofit to retain control of OpenAI after hearing from civic leaders and engaging in constructive dialogue with the offices of the Attorney General of...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:What OpenAIโs restructuring plan means for its corporate future
OpenAI said on Monday it is pursuing a new restructuring plan after conversations with Delawareโs and Californiaโs attorneys general, both of whom were closely watching as OpenAI tried to break free of its odd corporate structure. Currently, OpenAIโs nonprofit board governs the organizationโs for-profit operations. Under the new plan, OpenAIโs for-profit arm will become a [โฆ]
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Finom, a challenger bank aimed at SMBs, lands $105M in growth funding from General Catalyst
Finom, an Amsterdam-based digital bank for small- and medium-sized businesses, has raised 92.7 million (roughly $105 million) in a growth investment from General Catalystโs Customer Value Fund, the company tells TechCrunch exclusively. The capital infusion โwill be used exclusively and only for growthโ and not for operational expenses or product development, Kos Stiskin, Finomโs chairman [โฆ]
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Show HN: Plexe โ ML Models from a Prompt
Hey HN! Weโre Vaibhav and Marcello. Weโre building Plexe (https://github.com/plexe-ai/plexe), an open-source agent that turns natural language task descriptions into trained ML models. Hereโs a video walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUwCSglhcXY.There are all kinds of uses for ML models that never get realized because the process of making them is messy and convoluted. You can spend months trying to find the...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:North Korean spy slips up, reveals ties in fake job interview
For months, Cointelegraph took part in an investigation centered around a suspected North Korean operative that uncovered a cluster of threat actors attempting to score freelancing gigs in the cryptocurrency industry.The investigation was led by Heiner Garcia, a cyber threat intelligence expert at Telefรณnica and a blockchain security researcher. Garcia uncovered how North Korean operatives secured freelance work online...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Frictionless flows are Ethereum's path to economic dominance
Opinion by: Barna Kiss, CEO of MaldaAn idea recently floated by some prominent thinkers in the Ethereum space to reclaim value for the mainnet is the taxing of its Layer-2s. The future of Ethereum does not depend on policy but on enabling frictionless capital movement between the L2s in question. Tariffing rollups may appear a neat way to reclaim value for the mainnet. In practice, it would fragment the ecosystem,...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Unlock seamless data management with Azure Storage Actionsโnow generally availableย
Weโre thrilled to announce the general availability of Azure Storage Actions, our fully managed platform that transforms how organizations automate data management tasks for Azure Blob and Data Lake Storage. The post Unlock seamless data management with Azure Storage Actionsโnow generally available appeared first on Microsoft Azure Blog.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Apple's AirPods 4 drop back to a record low of $99
If you've been looking to grab a new set of AirPods, good news: The AirPods 4 are on sale via Amazon for $99. That's $30 off Apple's list price, and it ties the largest discount we've seen for the entry-level earbuds. This particular deal is also available at Walmart, Target and Best Buy (though it technically costs $1 more at the last two). We highlight this base model as a nice value in our guide to the best AirPods....
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Backbone Pro hands-on: A pricey controller for more than just your phone
Since arriving in 2020, the Backbone One has helped popularize dedicated mobile game controllers, the kind you might use for streaming services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce Now, remote play apps, emulators or any smartphone game youโd rather play with buttons and joysticks instead of your fingers. While you can always clip your phone to a PlayStation or Xbox controller paired over Bluetooth, telescopic...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:The Morning After: Remembering the Switch
Itโs been eight years since Nintendo released its revolutionary hybrid console, and while many have spent the last couple of those itching for sequel hardware, itโs a good time to recall how Nintendo smashed expectations and continued to forge its own path in gaming, graphical fidelity be damned. Whether it was its core conceit โ a handheld and a TV-connected console โ or Nintendoโs continued production line of hit...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:OpenAI abandons for-profit shift, keeps nonprofit control with new public benefit corporation
OpenAI made the decision for the nonprofit to stay in control after hearing from civic leaders and having discussions with the offices of the Attorneys General of California and Delaware, writes Altman.Read Entire Article
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:The best laptop you can buy in 2025
Finding good laptops can feel overwhelming, especially with so many options to choose from. Whether you need a lightweight machine for work, a business laptop for productivity, or something with plenty of storage for all of your projects, there are plenty of options. Modern laptops are more powerful and efficient than ever, offering a mix of portability, performance, and features tailored to different needs. From sleek...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Federal election 2025 live: tight races in Goldstein and Kooyong; Senate vote count continues โ latest Australia news update
National senator says the Coalition had many problems and Labor ran a โsuperiorโ campaign. Follow todayโs live news and reaction to the 2025 Australian federal electionFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPenny Wong: Liberal Party was โvery aggroโ and wanted a โculture warโThe foreign...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin sell-off to $93.5K is a brief hiccup โ Data still supports new BTC highs in 2025
Key takeaways:Bitcoin price slips, but BTC dominance is on the rise.Sizable purchases by Strategy and the spot BTC ETFs highlight institutional investorsโ appetite for Bitcoin.Bitcoinโs (BTC) price has dropped by 4.3% in the last three days after nearly reaching $97,900 on May 2. Despite showing resilience at the $94,000 level on May 5, some traders are disappointed that strong institutional inflows have not been...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Layoffs hit General Fusion as the fusion power startup runs short on cash
CEO Greg Twiney posted an open letter on the companyโs website today pleading for money.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:OpenAI reverses course and says non-profit arm will retain control of firm
CEO, Sam Altman, says decision to backtrack was made โafter hearing from civic leadersโ and state attorneys generalOpenAI has reversed course in the process of transforming into a for-profit entity, announcing on Monday that its non-profit arm would continue to control the business that makes ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) products. Previously, the company had sought more independence for its for-profit...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Binance Founder CZ Talks Life Inside Prison, Trump Presidency, and the State of Crypto
In an exclusive interview, Rug Radio's Farokh Sarmad sits down with Changpeng Zhao, known by many as "CZ," Binance's founder and former CEO. They discuss CZ's time in jail, its hardships and lessons, his thoughts on the second Trump presidency, and how he's feeling about the crypto space in general.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Laura Loomer Flexes Her Influence to Take Down Trumpโs Surgeon General Nominee
Somehow she still has pull in the Trump White House.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Show HN: Klavis AI โ Open-source MCP integration for AI applications
Hi HN, we are excited to show you Klavis AI. It is an open source project and we provide hosted versions with API access as well. (Website: https://www.klavis.ai/, Github repo: https://github.com/Klavis-AI/klavis)We're addressing a couple of key problems with using MCPs. First, many available MCP servers lack native or used-based authentications, creating security vulnerabilities and adding complexity during...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Francisโs popemobile to become a mobile clinic for children in Gaza
Catholic charity says the late pontiff endorsed the idea of creating a โvehicle of hopeโ to deliver medical aidJust over a decade ago, the converted Mitsubishi whisked Pope Francis through the streets of Bethlehem before it was left to gather dust. Now, in keeping with one of the late pontiffโs last wishes, the popemobile is being given a second life โ as a mobile health clinic for children in the Gaza Strip.In a...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Crypto market manipulation schemes are becoming increasingly coordinated
Opinion by: Tracy Jin, Chief Operating Officer, MEXCMarket manipulation is everywhere and yet nowhere to be seen. It is an invisible threat affecting crypto and traditional markets, leaving ordinary traders counting the costs. Sometimes, manipulation is obvious โ illiquid tokens being pumped high before being dumped just as fast โ but often, it's subtler and more challenging to detect.What's more concerning is that...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:A Feminist Future for the UN: Why the Next Secretary-General Must Champion Civil Society
NEW YORK, May 05 (IPS) - Climate change is threatening to engulf small island states such as Maldives and the Marshall Islands. Gender apartheid is still practiced in theocratic states such as Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia. War crimes and genocide are taking place in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Sudan.Read the full story, โA Feminist Future for the UN: Why the Next Secretary-General Must Champion Civil...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Mastering Fluent Bit: Installing and Configuring Fluent Bit on Kubernetes (Part 3)
This series is a general-purpose getting-started guide for those of us who want to learn about the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) project Fluent Bit. Each article in this series addresses a single topic by providing insights into what the topic is, why we are interested in exploring that topic, where to get started with the topic, and howto get hands-on with learning about the topic as it relates to the...
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